The Pet Parent Hotline · February 15, 2026 · 29 min
Should I Get a Second Dog? The 3 Criteria to Know If It’s a Mistake
Wondering, "should I get another dog?" Before you make a major mistake, you need a strategy. In this episode, we break down the 3 exact behavioral and practical criteria every pet parent must evaluate before adding a second dog to the family. Many pet parents see a bored, clingy, or “lonely” dog and assume the solution is a companion, a boyfriend, sibling, or built-in best friend. But adding another dog doesn’t automatically make life easier. It can just as easily increase barking, trigger re...